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Powered by Goal ZeroFri, 14 Jul 2017 18:09:13 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.012 Days of Power Giveawayhttp://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/12/17/12-days-of-power-giveaway-2/
http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/12/17/12-days-of-power-giveaway-2/#commentsTue, 17 Dec 2013 18:31:16 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=6091The holiday hustle is now drawing to a close. Egg Nog consumption is on the rise and final preparations are being made. The time has come to wrap up our 12 Days of Power Giveaway and announce the winners of the final six days. We want to thank everyone who participated and wish all of you the best this Holiday Season!

To all of you, we raise a glass of our favorite holiday beverage and say “Cheers”!

Day 7: Lighthouse 250

Kasumi Mori

Tonie King

Jeremy Enzweiler

Sherry Elmore

Robert Reid

Jeanette Tyson

Day 8: Nomad 7

Conor Caruth

Tyger Garcia

Tim Ducharme

Stephanie Campbell

Daniel Sellman

Day 9: Switch 8 Solar Kit

Tony Quintus

Samantha Johnson

Charles Terrell

Roy Payne Jr.

Day 10: Guide 10 Plus Kit

Mell West

Devon Weiss

Erica Smith

Day 11: Sherpa 50

Aziza Camacho

Merton Parsons

Day 12: Sherpa 50 Kit

William Tungate

To claim your prize email us at Social@goalzero.com

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http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/08/06/solar-life/#commentsTue, 06 Aug 2013 15:47:34 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=5968Eric Larsen is who we all want to be when we grow up. He is a polar adventure and expedition guide. He has spent his life in some of the most extreme and unwelcoming environments on the planet. But what about when he’s not climbing Everest or riding his bike across the South Pole?

How do you live the #SolarLife?

]]>http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/08/06/solar-life/feed/2OFF THE GRID: ACROSS AMERICAhttp://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/08/01/off-the-grid-across-america/
http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/08/01/off-the-grid-across-america/#commentsThu, 01 Aug 2013 15:20:42 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=5964Today is the last day of Rob Greenfields 4,500 mile bike trek across America. CONGRATULATIONS, Rob! He began this journey April 20th in San Francisco and is wrapping up his tour de’ America today in Vermont. What was the reason behind the handlebars? Rob spent the last 100+ days promoting sustainability and a cleaner environment.

Thanks for stopping by the GZ headquarters.

Rob Greenfields rules for biking 4,500 miles across America:
1. Using electricity generated purely by portable alternative energy devices. He is using a Boulder 30 Solar Panel to collect the sun and the Sherpa 50 Battery pack to store the power and charge his devices.
2. Creating near zero trash. Any created will be carried for the entire journey.
3. Composting all food waste.
4. Using water solely from natural sources like rivers, wells, and rain. As well as from the occasional leaky faucet.
5. Eating locally produced, organic, and unpackaged foods.
6. Shopping at businesses that are committed to creating a healthy planet.

Think you could live by Robs rules?

Rob Greenfield with his fellow rider of 96 days, Brent Martin, who was able to capture it all. Check out his sweet solar bike set up!

Read more about the ups and downs of his trek across America and how you can promote sustainability, too! Because not all of us can ride a bike for 100 days straight.

The Sherpa 50 Solar recharger allows you to go anywhere and never miss the shot. ViewBug.com is hosting a contest for the best morning sun photo. You have all summer to capture the perfect morning shot- contest ends September 3rd. Check out some of the entries and stay solar powered up so you can enter too!

Adventure lifestyle photographer and winner of the 2010 Red Bull Illume Image Quest, Chris Burkard says, “My Sherpa 50 Solar Recharging Kit is an epic piece of equipment that has really been a lifesaver. I’m able to back up memory cards to my hard drive and edit photos no matter where I’m at, including the remote wilderness of Kamchatka, Russia.”

]]>http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/06/27/win-solar/feed/2APPALACHIAN TRAIL CHALLENGEhttp://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/05/16/appalachian-trail-challenge/
http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/05/16/appalachian-trail-challenge/#commentsThu, 16 May 2013 22:25:48 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=5872
The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2,200 miles long and runs through 13 states on the East Coast. Also known as the second-longest trail in the world! The challenge: Hike the entire trail in one season. GZnation member Victor Maisano accepted the challenge.
Most people take anywhere between 5-7 months to complete the trek. Victor is attempting to complete it by September 1st. Which means he has to hike about 15-20 miles a day. What motivates someone to take on such a challenge? Well, for victor it was purely the adventure. He had just landed back in America after a 6 month humanitarian trip and decided he wasn’t ready to return back to normal life. “I didn’t want to go home, so I went hiking instead.” He did though, want to stay in touch with his family and friends as well as document the trip every step of the way.

“Since we are broadcasting our adventure from the trail, powering up our devices (Cell Phones, iPad Mini and GoPro3) is essential to documenting and uploading our media. Goal Zero allows us to recharge our devices when we are days away from an outlet and our batteries are getting low. The Sherpa 50 Solar Recharging Kit recharges my cell phone so I can stay in contact with my team on the trail and my family back home. I carry the Nomad 13 on the back of my Osprey Backpack and charge my Sherpa 50 all the while I hike.”

Luckily the Sherpa 50 kit is less than 2 lbs and small enough to squeeze into any pocket. Carrying around tons of weight on your back for more than 15 miles a day is not preferred. How does one pack for months on the trail? Victor tells us that a week into the trail he was exhausted from the weight on his back and sent about 10 lbs of gear home. He thinks he will go from 50lbs down to 37lbs by the end. The trick to packing is, if you have to think about whether or not you’ll need it, don’t pack it! We asked him which items he would grab from his pack if he had to ditch it and run. His answer: “My ID, iPhone, and water filtration. (Can I take 4 items? I know i’ll want my solar recharger for my phone!)” If you’re not able to take a a season away from “normal life” and hit the trail you can live it through Victors blog www.backpackingat.com. But in his opinion, anyone can do it. All it takes is a bit of training, lots of preparation and not to mention, time. “Worth every hour of it!”

Feeling like making some adjustments to your summer agenda? What trails are you hitting this season?
Follow the rest of Victors AT adventure and see more pictures here

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http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/05/13/solar-charge-your-tablet/#commentsTue, 14 May 2013 05:25:12 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=5866
Think of the last time you were traveling or camping. Now imagine that trip without your tablet. The words stressful, loud, and tiresome come to mind.
Whether you have an iPad, Nexus, Samsung, Nook, kindle, (we could go on and on), charging your tablet with solar power is easier than ever before. Never worry about a dead battery again.

How does it work?

Collect the suns energy with your Solar Panel and store it in the Sherpa 50 power pack. Then, plug in anytime to power your tablet for a few hundred rounds of Angry Birds or Temple Run before bed time. You’re still left with enough power to enjoy a movie while the kiddo’s sleep!

A full Sherpa 50 Battery pack will recharge an iPad, Kindle Fire, Galaxy Note, Microsoft Surface, and other similar tablets up to 2 times. E-readers like the Barnes and Noble Nook and Amazon Kindle can recharge up to 10 times!

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http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/04/19/portable-solar-power-wheel/#commentsFri, 19 Apr 2013 17:40:25 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=5789Not sure which portable solar power kit to pair with your devices? The power wheel can help you decide if you’ll need a portable solar generator or a tiny pocket-sized cell phone charger.

Gear update
Charging your PC laptop computer is made easier with the Sherpa 50 Solar Recharger! Plug right in and charge directly through the laptop port! No need for a converter. The Sherpa laptop Charging Kit is available exclusively Here.

]]>http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/04/19/portable-solar-power-wheel/feed/3PORTABLE SOLAR POWER. FOR LIFE.http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/04/16/portable-solar-power-for-life/
http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/04/16/portable-solar-power-for-life/#commentsTue, 16 Apr 2013 19:39:11 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=5779Welcome to Tech Tuesday! Where all your questions about Portable Solar Power are answered by our very own engineers. And where you’ll hear about the latest technology from Goal Zero’s Product Development Team.
We know from experience that technology moves fast and can be hard to keep up with. One day we’re purchasing a top of the line cell phone, and the next day the same company announces the release of a more advanced phone. We also know from experience that learning how to operate a new device can be difficult.
The New Sherpa 50 Solar Recharger is one of our hottest products. It is versatile and easy to use. Though, like any other electronic device learning its ins and outs is necessary for use.

Want more? Suggest next weeks Tech Tuesday topic.

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http://www.goalzero.com/solarlife/2013/04/11/rivers-for-rafting/#commentsThu, 11 Apr 2013 19:15:33 +0000http://www.goalzero.com/blog2/?p=5768The glacier water is starting to drip down the mountainside and fill our favorite rivers full of ice-cold rapids that seem to know how to throw our rafts perfectly. Grab your wet suite and helmet and get ready for a rush!

Zambezi River, Zimbabwe
This river contains long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops, and most of the river is rated five out of five on the difficulty scale. This is not one for beginners. If you can handle it, you will be rewarded by the beautiful wildlife and scenery that surrounds you the entire way down. Though, you should probably be focusing on the wild rapids.

Colorado River
The Colorado River, which runs through the Grand Canyon, is the best known rafting expedition in the world. Adventurous people from all over come to experience the thrill of the whitewater waves. This river was made for those who love adventure in the heart of nature.

Sun Kosi River, Nepal
Translates to ‘The River of Gold’. Pack your raft for a few days of ever changing scenery that will ensure that every day afloat is different than the next. Your trip begins with mountain tops, open valleys, vibrant forests, and small remote villages. You’ll end your cultural raft ride in the open plains and thriving village of Chatara. The Sherpa 50 Solar Recharger would be perfect for powering your camera to capture it all.

Futaleufú River, Chile
Its deep, teal blue, ice cold water created by glacier till is raging with white water currents and will keep you moving through 3-5 difficulty class. The river hasn’t been dammed—yet. But rumor has it that Chilean hydroelectric companies will run a massive (and ugly) power transmission line through the valley, disrupting the natural flow of the river. Sounds like Chile could use a couple of Solar Powered Generators.

Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers, Alaska/Canada
You’re guaranteed to meet a few new friends on the river bordering Canada and Alaska including grizzlies, moose, and spawning salmon. This time your trip is not focused only on the adrenaline rush, but is more about the unique wildlife and landscape. Icebergs and frosted mountain ranges are a couple examples of what you can expect to run into.

If you answered ‘No’ to any or all of the above, you can follow those who answered ‘Hell yes’ as they undertake it all.
Ueli Steck and crew set off on another expedition this week. This time, fully equipped with gear that will allow them to update us weekly from the side of Mt. Everest!

“The Goal is to climb Everest (8,848m), the highest mountain in the world. While the normal Everest route is fixed each year for numerous commercial expeditions, Simone and Ueli will find their own challenge on the mountain. Their exact line will be decided while they acclimatize, and their decision will be based on conditions both on the mountain and within. There are so many factors that dictate the optimal route, the team can only make the key decision of what to climb when on the mountain itself, gauging fitness, weather and snow conditions.”

This Expedition is Powered by Goal Zero’s Sherpa 50 Solar Recharger The lightweight solar recharger will allow Ueli to update us from the highest mountain in the world as he is standing on it himself.